South Panola won an extra-inning thriller against George County to claim the Class 6A softball title. Olivia Phillips was named MVP after key contributions at bat. The championship game ended dramatically as Hailey Heafner delivered a walk-off single.
Hernando captured the MHSAA Class 7A Softball State Championship by defeating Ocean Springs in Hattiesburg. Key performances included MVP Kaitly Gentry’s offense and late-inning heroics from Jayla Sites.
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has released details for its upcoming baseball championships taking place May 19-23 at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Games will be available via live stream,…
West Lauderdale took a key victory over Itawamba Agricultural in Game One of the MHSAA Class 4A softball finals. Strong performances from Addison Cornish and Presleigh Wade helped secure a…
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has released its full schedule for the upcoming 2026 Softball Championships at the University of Southern Mississippi. Games run from May 12-16 with broadcasts…
George County defeated South Panola 6-4 in extra innings during Game Two of the MHSAA Class 6A softball finals. The win evens up the state championship series between these top…
Ocean Springs secured a key win against Hernando to even the MHSAA Class 7A softball championship series. Emma Franklin led her team from both the mound and batter’s box as…
West Union won the MHSAA Class 1A softball championship by shutting out Sebastopol in Game Two. Addison Collum led her team with a home run and strong pitching performance to…
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has released details of its upcoming baseball championships set for late May at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Games span five days and feature multiple…
Linna Zheng graduates from University of Mississippi after shifting from pre-dentistry to music performance. Her journey includes mentorship roles, original compositions blending classical with bluegrass styles, competition wins—and plans for…
The Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park will hold a commemoration event for the Battle of Champion Hill on May 16 at Coker House. Programs include historical talks by descendants…
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has released details for the upcoming state softball championships scheduled in mid-May at the University of Southern Mississippi. Teams from various classes will compete…
George County has won Mississippi’s first high school flag football championship after advancing through a competitive bracket. The tournament featured region winners and runners-up from across the state. This event…
Brooklynn Michael will commission as an active-duty Army aviator after graduating from University of Mississippi this May. The university highlights her journey balancing academics with leadership roles in ROTC while…
Rickey Neaves of MHSAA talks about upcoming flag football, softball, and baseball championships. He also discusses next year’s school reclassification on a recent podcast.
Mississippi College honored Sue Caldwell for over a decade of dedicated service as she prepares for retirement this June. President Blake Thompson presented her with his ‘DBT’s MVP’ Award recognizing…
Visit Mississippi announced upgrades at its welcome centers during National Travel and Tourism Week on May 6. New features aim to improve visitor engagement statewide while emphasizing tourism’s economic importance.
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has released details for its upcoming 2026 Softball Championships. The event runs from May 12-16 at the University of Southern Mississippi with multiple classes…
The University of Mississippi has announced Katherine Ann ‘Kakky’ Brown and Meng-Chieh Lin as recipients of its annual Frist Student Service Award. The honor recognizes outstanding dedication by university staff…
Four students from Mississippi College received scholarships from Mississippi Professional Educators this year. Recipients include three current teachers earning graduate degrees plus one undergraduate preparing for future classroom service.
Olivia Bacon will graduate from University of Mississippi this May after pursuing creative writing and Spanish degrees. Guided by faculty mentors and inspired by travel experiences abroad, she plans to…
Mississippi State University has opened a new Livestock Evaluation Laboratory supported by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s efforts alongside private donor contributions. The facility aims to enhance student training in livestock…
Two new exhibits along with a lecture series at Ole Miss explore William Faulkner’s historic Greenfield Farm before its transformation into a writers residency next year. Organizers aim to connect…
University of Mississippi School of Dentistry alumni have launched an initiative honoring two late classmates by supporting construction on a new clinical building. The project includes dedicated spaces named after…
The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board is hosting an ‘Eggs for a Year’ giveaway with Cal-Maine Foods.
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